23 September 2018, Saturday:
First stop: Bicycle Block, Bandar Saujana Putra. Small shop with lots to see. Checked Shimano RP5 but no size, tried the mountain bike shoe but too big.
Second stop: Swee Long bicycle shop, Dengkil.
Size 38, too small >.< But at RM210/pair, a fair price.
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| Fair price but no size at Swee Long, Dengkil |
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| combo price at Bicycle Block |
Ming Thai bicycle shop, Kota Kemuning: Going to try these ones at Ming Thai this Thursday. Their stock is in HQ at Kota Damansara. Ain't they pretty?
GS Bikers: went there on Tuesday evening and met with Gary, tried on Lake and Shimano SH-XC51R. Love the colour of Shimano, comfortable fitting and felt like it could last me 15 years. Gary was helpful in giving advise. He changed the pedals for me and put my bike on the trainer so I could take my time to practice and catch the feel of clipping in and out. He also advised on servicing the bike and adjusted and tighten a few screws. I decided to settle down with this pair (sorry Ming Thai, but thank you for responding to my enquiries on Facebook).
I was thrilled to have my first pair. I went home and couldn't sleep much that night. As soon as I woke up, I pushed my bike out and gave it a ride. I was afraid of falling, wondered if I will have a same fate as my husband. But it wasn't bad at all as long as we remember to unclip before stopping.
Here is a summary of points to remember when having your first pair of clipless shoe:-
1. Get a new pair. It gives you a chance to learn from the shop owner or shop keeper who will be more than willing to teach you on how to use them properly. Buying second hand ain't wrong, but do have an experienced biking friend to guide you through the learning process
2. Try it on to ensure a perfect fit
3. Prices are generally higher for lighter models. For me, I don't mind the weight and would prefer to pay less since I am a newbie. Besides, the weight will train my leg muscles harder.
4. If a trainer is made available, get on it and practice cycling, clipping in and out. Get the feel of the position of the feet, as well as the feel of clicking in and out. It should come second to nature and you should keep your eyes on the road and not focusing too much on the feet position.
5. Practice on flat road and slow speed to build confidence and when you are ready, head on to the road.
6. Learn to clip off your left foot if your country drives on the right. As you are more prone to stop on the left side of the road while waiting at traffic lights.
7. Learn how to fall naturally , as falling can happen even though we already gotten used to the shoes
Cycling with the shoe became easier and lighter. I took up the courage to bring my bike and shoe out onto the roads the same day.